Bulk bag unloaders are basically frames used for supporting and unloading FIBCs (bulk bags). In order to properly and safely lift and unload these bulk bags, there are many factors to consider in a piece of handling equipment or product buying decision. The exact options, features, and functional selections all contribute to the complete cost of a specific bulk bag unloader, which can range from $8,000 to upwards of $80,000, depending on the application’s needs and requirements.
So, how much does a bulk bag unloader actually cost? Here are some of the basic questions we will help you consider and resolve in order to obtain an accurate cost of what you can expect to pay for a bulk bag unloader:
These questions only scrape the surface of the complete list of details you must consider when specifying a bulk bag unloader. The intent of this list is to provide you with a general idea of the factors that can impact the final product cost of your handling equipment.
Now, with these questions in mind, let’s take a look at how they affect the overall cost of a bulk bag unloader:
Features/Options |
Cost |
---|---|
Base Frame Cost Based Upon Loading Device: (Carbon Steel)
Forklift Truck |
$8,815 |
Hoist & Trolley: (Based upon bag weight)
1 ton |
$7,542 |
Access Chamber & Iris Valve: (Based upon sprout size)
15″ |
$4,173 |
Adder for Stainless Steel:
Forklift Truck |
Consult Factory |
Dust Containment Required:
Integral Dust Collector |
$11,487 |
Flow Aid Required:
Agitation Paddles |
$5,350 |
Batch System:
Load Cells & Batch Controller |
$14,345 |
Bag to be Tied Before Empty:
Pinch Valve |
$5,780 |
Depending on the components your application requires, you are looking at roughly a $25,000 to $30,000 spend on bulk bag unloaders.
Please note that the above cost should only be used as a reference, but it can provide an idea of the additional costs associated with options, features, and other operational needs and requirements. Click here to see the complete list of available options.
Hapman’s bulk bag unloaders have so many great features. Some of them include:
We hope that you find this information beneficial. We know that buying bulk bag unloaders for your company is no small decision. These systems don’t come at a low cost. With that in mind, we hope that this information can be used when it comes time to buy your own bulk bag unloader.
From dust containment to the amount of bulk materials that you have in each bulk bag, there are several different factors to consider when buying a bulk bag unloading system. When you and your company come to Hapman to request a quote on a bulk bag unloader, we will ask you plenty of questions throughout the buying process – and with good reason.
We want to make sure that we thoroughly understand your needs, requirements, and operating conditions so that we can provide the right product and ensure that the equipment quote is exactly what you need.
The information on this page was updated in February 2021. Please contact us to confirm specific costs related to your project or to request a quote.